UMG's Sir Lucian Grainge reveals expansion of artist-centric strategy by targeting superfans

Universal Music Group CEO & chairman Sir Lucian Grainge has promised an “extremely exciting and transformative year” for the company. In the UMG leader’s annual note to staff, which has been seen by Music Week, Sir Lucian reflects on the achievements of the major in the past 12 months, including ...

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Virgin Music Group acquires Saban Music Latin

Virgin Music Group has acquired Saban Music Latin. Under the terms of the transaction, Virgin Music Group (VMG) will acquire Saban Music Latin’s catalogue. Virgin Music Group will ...

2023 market analysis: EMI on top as it becomes UK's No.1 streaming label

EMI has stormed to a market share triumph for 2023. The Universal Music UK label has also claimed the title of No.1 streaming label for the past 12 ...

UMG acquires catalogue of UK-based South Asian record label Oriental Star Agencies

Universal Music Group has entered into an agreement to acquire the catalogue of UK-based South Asian record label Oriental Star Agencies. The deal includes all of the label’s ...

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